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Shock as popular pub to shut today - but regulars vow to save it

08 June 2024
Shock as popular pub to shut today - but regulars vow to save it

A last-ditch attempt has been launched to save a popular community pub described as the ‘heart of the village.

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Controversial 'cathedral view' hotel plot on the market for £2m

07 June 2024
Controversial 'cathedral view' hotel plot on the market for £2m

A car wash site where plans for a 100-room budget hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant were approved despite heavy opposition is up for sale.

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Huge dragon lands at cathedral

04 June 2024
Huge dragon lands at cathedral

A giant piece of artwork depicting an important piece of ancient writing is to go on display at one of the county’s biggest tourist attractions.

Tributes to ‘born fighter’ with cerebral palsy who ‘gave more than she took’

03 June 2024
Tributes to ‘born fighter’ with cerebral palsy who ‘gave more than she took’

A family has paid a touching tribute to a “funny and generous” sister and daughter who defied the odds and lived life to the full for 60 years.

Fagin actor at town’s Dickens festival for 40 years dies

02 June 2024
Fagin actor at town’s Dickens festival for 40 years dies

Tributes have been paid to a popular actor who played one of Dickens's most colourful and well-known characters at festivals for decades.

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Outrage at shock closure of ‘heart of the village’ pub

30 May 2024
Outrage at shock closure of ‘heart of the village’ pub

Shock news that a community pub is to close permanently at short notice has sparked a wave of protest from customers.

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Ice cream company serves up free colouring books

26 May 2024
Ice cream company serves up free colouring books

An ice cream company has been handing out free colouring books to children with warnings of stranger danger and road safety tips.

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

25 May 2024
Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

The Queen consort has renewed her role as patron to a small group which restores iconic aircraft.

‘Revolving door of tutors to blame’: Apprentice electrician’s eight-year battle to get qualified

24 May 2024
‘Revolving door of tutors to blame’: Apprentice electrician’s eight-year battle to get qualified

A trainee electrician enrolled on college course he was meant to pass four years ago claims absent tutors who lose his work are to blame.

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Car park closed after rough sleepers ‘moved in’ to reopen

23 May 2024
Car park closed after rough sleepers ‘moved in’ to reopen

A town centre car park is expected to fully reopen by the weekend after rough sleepers set up camp on the top floor.

Empty pub could become flats as part of plans to ‘rejuvenate’ high street

22 May 2024
Empty pub could become flats as part of plans to ‘rejuvenate’ high street

A once-popular pub which has sat empty for five years could be turned into flats as part of a planned facelift for the area.

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Car park closed after rough sleepers set up camp

22 May 2024
Car park closed after rough sleepers set up camp

Part of a town centre car park has been forced to closed after homeless people seeking shelter set up camp on the top floor.

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Drivers warned of access closure to busy multi-storey car park

16 May 2024
Drivers warned of access closure to busy multi-storey car park

One of the main access points to a town centre’s multi-storey car park is currently closed.

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Bend It Like Beckham actor films in high street

15 May 2024
Bend It Like Beckham actor films in high street

An actor best known for his roles as King Henry VIII and in Bend It Like Beckham has been seen filming in an historic high street.

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Gift of iconic wartime fighter plane could unlock cash windfall

12 May 2024
Gift of iconic wartime fighter plane could unlock cash windfall

Aircraft conservationists have been gifted an iconic fighter plane recovered from the Arctic Circle to boost funds.

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Dilapidated shops could be demolished to make way for flats

08 May 2024
Dilapidated shops could be demolished to make way for flats

Two rundown shops in a town centre could be knocked down to make way for a three-storey apartment block.

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‘Miracle babies’ to take part in charity’s anniversary run

08 May 2024
‘Miracle babies’ to take part in charity’s anniversary run

Some of the 1,200 people helped by a special care baby unit each year will be among those taking part in a run to mark its milestone birthday.

Former mayor and community stalwart dies aged 91

07 May 2024
Former mayor and community stalwart dies aged 91

A highly-respected veteran socialist and former Labour group leader has died at the age of 91.

Heartbreak after sudden death of restaurant boss

07 May 2024
Heartbreak after sudden death of restaurant boss

The owner of a restaurant and arts gallery chain has told of his heartbreak after the sudden death of his husband and business partner.

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35 stone woman: 'I'd rather die than go on living like this'

02 May 2024
35 stone woman: 'I'd rather die than go on living like this'

A chronically disabled woman has said she would rather die than continue to live in the cramped kitchen she calls her “prison”.

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